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70 - 76 Suspension swap?

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Old 01-25-2002, 10:32 PM
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70 - 76 Suspension swap?

I am currently restoring my 70 F100 and have the twin I beam setup off a 76 F100, what will it take top swap the suspension onto my 70' I want to go with disc brakes and the king pins look in good conditon on the 76.
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70 - 76 Suspension swap?

Matt, that is an easy one. It bolts right on where the old stuff came off. It might be easiest to use the 76 gear complete, unbolt the I beams on their inside mount, and undo the nuts at the rear of the radius arms. Keep in mind you will want a correct proportioning valve and master cylinder to go with those new disks. DF
 
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70 - 76 Suspension swap?

Thanks for the info, I already have a master cylinder off the 76, I will be using it for a core, My truck was equipped from the factory w/ power brakes can I use my booster with the 76 master cyl. I plan to get the proportioning valve in the next couple of weeks.( off a 77)
 
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